In Richard Williams’ excellent retrospective of the late, great Dennis Law, he notes that Dennis was an idol of Rod Stewart (Denise Law: The ballet superstar who scored with extrovert flourishes, Jan 17). I remember being a steward at a massively chaotic Rod Stewart concert in Manchester in 1972. Halfway through, the music stopped, Dennis was brought on stage, and Mr. Stewart dropped on his knees and bowed before his hero. Dennis, putting his quiet out-of-the-field demeanor, was somewhat overcome by the gesture. Having met him myself, I can attest that he was a warm, friendly and considerate person in person.
Des Browning
Manchester
Dennis Law was known for his strong use of the English language. A few years ago I heard an anecdote Professor Peter WorsleyThen Head of Sociology at Manchester University. He was a big Man United fan and a great admirer of Dennis. Peter was standing at the urinals at Euston station before returning to Manchester, when to his surprise and delight Denise came to use the adjacent stall. He looked across and said: “And how is Professor Peter Worsley today?” Peter asked with some appropriate haste: “But how do you know me?” Dennis retorted: “You’re still wearing your fucking name badge.”
Diana Woodward
Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
Every time I wonder idols were standing side by side in a urinal.
Nicky Campbell
Macsfield, Cheshire
